Cultural diversity
Religion
Religion records a person's stated religious affiliation, including no religion and not stated responses. It is a measure of cultural identity and belief rather than practice or participation.
About this topic
Religion records a person's stated religious affiliation, including no religion and not stated responses. It is a measure of cultural identity and belief rather than practice or participation.
This topic helps show the religious diversity of an area and can support planning for community facilities, faith-based services, and inclusive engagement. It is best interpreted with ancestry, birthplace, and language, which together provide a broader picture of cultural composition.
Interpretation notes
- This records stated religious affiliation, not attendance or level of religious practice.
- No religion and not stated are part of the overall picture, so interpretation should consider both affiliation and non-response.
Key insight
In 2021, No religion was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Risdon Vale, accounting for 47.8% (1,511 people). This share was lower than Clarence (C) (48.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 460 people and 11 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Risdon Vale - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Risdon Vale in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Clarence (C) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Risdon Vale, with comparison markers for Clarence (C).
No Religion, so described
Not stated
Anglican Church of Australia
Western Catholic
Uniting Church
Christianity, nfd
Pentecostal, nfd
Islam
Presbyterian
Paganism
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+460
+11.0pp
Not stated
-1
-2.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-139
-6.0pp
Western Catholic
-62
-3.2pp
Uniting Church
-25
-1.0pp
Christianity, nfd
+4
0.0pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+12
+0.3pp
Presbyterian
+3
+0.1pp
Buddhism
-2
-0.2pp
Data table
Religion for Risdon Vale. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Clarence (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Clarence (C)% | Count | % | Clarence (C)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 1,511 | 47.8% | 48.9% | 1,051 | 36.8% | 37.8% | +460 | +11.0pp |
| Not stated | 756 | 23.9% | 6.1% | 757 | 26.5% | 8.3% | -1 | -2.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 356 | 11.3% | 16.0% | 495 | 17.3% | 22.3% | -139 | -6.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 322 | 10.2% | 15.6% | 384 | 13.4% | 18.5% | -62 | -3.2pp |
| Uniting Church | 34 | 1.1% | 2.1% | 59 | 2.1% | 3.0% | -25 | -1.0pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 32 | 1.0% | 1.8% | 28 | 1.0% | 1.8% | +4 | 0.0pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 25 | 0.8% | 0.8% | 13 | 0.5% | 1.0% | +12 | +0.3pp |
| Islam | 19 | 0.6% | 0.7% | - | - | 0.2% | - | - |
| Presbyterian | 15 | 0.5% | 1.0% | 12 | 0.4% | 1.4% | +3 | +0.1pp |
| Paganism | 13 | 0.4% | 0.1% | - | - | 0.0% | - | - |
| Total | 3,163 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,857 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +306 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.